Internship and Job Opportunities

Social Media & Communications Internship (part time)

Organization Mission: The Pebble Tossers mission is to empower and equip youth to lead through service.

Inclusion and Teamwork:

Pebble Tossers is a youth development nonprofit serving the greater Atlanta area. With one full-time employee, four part-time employees and a board of directors, interns are not just observers in our organization; they are an integral part of everything we do.

Supervisor Accessibility:

Interns work directly with the Community Engagement Coordinator and the Communications Manager. The Executive Director hosts staff meetings once a week to bring the team together to discuss weekly goals and accomplishments. Hours expected: 15 – 20 hour per week. Staff and interns will have both in-person and remote options.

Build Life-long Skills:

At Pebble Tossers, we focus on building skills that you can apply for a lifetime, including communication, leadership, presentation, project management, resiliency, personal flexibility and technology. Through meaningful work, interns will:

·      Learn how to think critically and act logically to solve problems and make decisions

·      Use computers, technology, tools (including AI), and information systems effectively

·      Build and work in teams

·      Develop leadership skills through taking ownership and responsibility of projects

·      Learn how to develop a positive attitude toward change

Responsibilities:

·      Assist the Community Engagement Coordinator in generating digital content for Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X

·      Generate content, copy, and graphics for relevant awareness dates and occasions

·      Graphic design projects

·      Photography/photo editing

·      Videography/video editing

·      Assist in creating Press Releases highlighting youth volunteerism

·      Ability to identify trending topics based on Pebble Tosser’s cause areas in order to expand Pebble Tossers’ social media reach

·      Interact with service influencers and pages to create partnerships

·      Attend occasional events to gather content and graphics for use on social platforms

·      Brainstorm social media concepts for content

·      Plan overall feed distribution, themed content and resources for posts and stories

·      Engage in specific social media activity, organizing and tracking post responses

·      Assist in monitoring and reporting social platform analytics

Qualifications

·      College student or Graduate student and beyond

·      Excellent oral and written communication skills

·      High level of knowledge of social media communication strategies and platforms

·      Personal or professional experience in social media appreciated

·      Experience with Design Software (Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, Canva)

·      Background in videography/video editing, photography, writing, graphic art, or photo editing are preferred

·      Personal qualities of initiative, organization, completion, self-motivation, reliability, flexibility, curiosity, energy and collaboration

·      Ability to work with a range of people and show sensitivity to individual differences

·      Commitment to the mission of igniting a passion for volunteerism in youth

·      Availability to work an occasional evening and weekend as needed

·      Detail oriented

·      Ability to work as a team player in a fast-paced work environment

What Pebble Tossers is looking for in you:

·      Can-do attitude: Approaches situations with a desire and need to succeed. Does not just accept the traditional view of problems.

·      Analytically oriented: A desire to see ideas proven rather than accept what is desired.

·      Creativity: There is not just one answer to any problem, nor is any failed attempt final.

·      Adaptable: Must be able to adapt to an evolving organization, but also remain grounded in a customer-centric mindset.

·      Confidence: Has confidence in abilities and is comfortable defending uncomfortable positions but accepts when/if they are wrong.

·      High standards: Should expect and only accept work of the highest caliber.

·      Open/honest: Makes the “right” decision and does so without question, and is able to answer questions without fear.

Please email resume, cover letter, writing sample, social media example, and visual communication examples (photography, graphics, video) to

Julia Dao - julia@pebbletossers.org

God designed you for a purpose. OM helps you discover it.

Operation Mobilization (OM) is a multicultural movement of Jesus followers, striving to live all of life on mission with God in the everyday places of life and work where access to the gospel is limited.

The Remote Graphic Design and Illustration Internship is designed for young professionals passionate about:

• Crafting impactful visuals and illustrations to tell transformational stories.
• Sharpening artistic and technical illustration skills while building cross-cultural communication proficiency.
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and feedback from communication professionals.
• Grow your global awareness and contribute to more people experiencing God's love.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Participate in a virtual team’s orientation and training for a week, tailored to design and illustration projects.
• Engage in weekly development and coaching calls with communication professionals.
• Create original illustrations and graphic elements for media collateral, including digital and print materials.
• Use artistic creativity to design compelling visual content for global print and social media campaigns.
• Collaborate with the team to develop hand-drawn and digital illustrations aligned with campaign goals.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Self-motivated and creative.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and familiarity with creating hand-drawn or digital illustrations.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, typography, and visual storytelling, with the ability to adapt designs for print, web, and social media platforms.
• Comfortable working within established brand guidelines.
• Attention to detail, openness to feedback, and willingness to collaborate in a remote team environment.
• Applicant must submit an online portfolio of his/her work for review and evaluation.
• Must have their own laptop.

Additional Info: 

• Spring Semester Cohort Dates: January 27 - April 11, 2025.
• All interns must be in full agreement OM USA’s Statement of Faith.
• Required pre-start training through online materials and video conference sessions with coaches and an Intern Cohort in the weeks leading up to the start date. Includes debriefing with coaches on the completion of the internship.
• This is an unpaid, volunteer internship that requires about 10-15 hours per week.

Accreditation: 

• Degree Credit is available upon the approval of your university/college supervisors.
• Supervisor qualifications: Over 10 years of cross-cultural Communications work, including writing, editing, video producing, photography, social media management

About the Opportunity

Are you a compassionate and creative individual eager to make a tangible impact on children's, veterans', and senior citizens' lives? The Huggins Foundation Inc., DBA The Young Talons, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is focused on the expansion and further development of our K-12 private academy as well as our additional initiatives. We are offering an enriching opportunity for a Social Media Intern passionate about advocacy across multiple community groups, including children, veterans, and seniors.

Our mission is clear: Educate All Children. Recognizing the potential in today’s youth to become future leaders—CEOs, governors, scientists, and more—we aim to prepare them for societal leadership through comprehensive education. In addition to our educational focus, we lead three key initiatives: the TYT Veterans AI Initiative, which supports veterans through advanced technology and resources; the TYT Silver Skills Initiative, designed to empower senior citizens with valuable skills; and The Young Talons Child Sponsorship Program, which ensures that all children have access to education.

This role offers direct hands-on experience with the guidance of professionals boasting over three decades of expertise, all while providing the flexibility necessary to accommodate your educational commitments.

Internship/Volunteer Details

This role is structured as an internship or volunteer opportunity, provided on a trial basis encompassing 30 noncontiguous hours spread over 80 business banking days. Our goal is to establish a mutual synergy and a cohesive working relationship, offering a pathway to potential part-time or full-time employment with our foundation post-graduation. Education remains a priority, hence, the role is designed without a fixed schedule to accommodate your academic needs.

Role Overview: Social Media Manager

In the capacity of Social Media Manager, you will be integral to molding our online identity and propagating the ethos of our foundation's commitment to child welfare. Engage in our efforts to secure a prosperous future for children, a venture that demands unwavering dedication to their safety and education. Each narrative we share can contribute to inscribing a legacy of heroism in the lives of children destined to lead and preserve our future—a future where they may stand in our defense as we grow older.

Detailed Responsibilities

Your role will span several key areas, each critical to enhancing our digital footprint:

1. Strategic Content Creation:
   • Tailored Content Development: Innovatively craft and adapt content for a variety of platforms (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube) reflecting best practices and demographic specifics.
   • Educational Focus: Design educational content that raises public awareness of our child advocacy efforts, highlighted through engaging stories, infographics, and video tutorials that demonstrate our impact.
   • Creative Execution: Collaborate with graphic designers and videographers to produce content that visually and emotionally resonates with our diverse audience, encapsulating the essence of our mission.
2. Community Management and Engagement:
   • Community Interaction: Serve as the foundation’s voice, engaging in and sustaining dialogues with our community, and managing responses to foster a supportive environment.
   • Feedback Integration: Actively collect and analyze community feedback to enhance engagement strategies and content relevance, ensuring alignment with community needs.
   • Advocacy and Support: Motivate the community to engage with child welfare issues through interactive campaigns, increasing the reach and impact of our advocacy.
3. Campaign Coordination and Management:
   • Campaign Planning: Spearhead the development and execution of comprehensive social media campaigns that are in sync with our marketing and advocacy objectives.
   • Cross-departmental Collaboration: Ensure consistent messaging and branding across platforms by collaborating with marketing, public relations, and event management teams.
   • Outcome Monitoring: Assess the effectiveness of campaigns, utilizing insights to refine and optimize future strategies.
4. Performance Analysis:
   • Data-Driven Strategies: Employ tools like Google Analytics and Facebook Insights to monitor and understand engagement, reach, and conversion, adjusting strategies based on analytical insights.
   • Reporting: Compile and present detailed reports on performance metrics, providing actionable insights and recommendations.
   • Trend Awareness: Stay abreast of the latest digital marketing trends to ensure our strategies are cutting-edge and impactful.
5. Influencer Collaboration:
   • Influencer Identification and Outreach: Identify and engage with influencers whose ethos aligns with our mission, establishing partnerships to amplify our message.
   • Collaboration Management: Manage these collaborations to produce content that authentically represents both our brand and the influencers’, maximizing impact.
   • Performance Evaluation: Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of influencer partnerships, using performance metrics to guide strategic adjustments.

Essential Skills

To excel in these responsibilities, you will need:

• Advanced Content Management: Experience in managing diverse content types across multiple platforms, ensuring consistent, engaging, and mission-aligned messaging.
• Expert Copywriting: Exceptional writing skills capable of communicating complex ideas simply and engagingly, with a focus on child-centric themes.
• Dynamic Creative Content Delivery: Proficiency in creating compelling content in various formats—text, images, videos, live streams—with high educational and engagement value.
• In-depth SEO and Analytics: Strong understanding of SEO practices and analytical skills to interpret data trends and adapt strategies for maximum engagement.
• Sophisticated Online Marketing: Knowledge of digital marketing strategies that effectively target and engage younger demographics and their guardians.
• Foundational Web Design: Understanding of basic web design principles to ensure an inviting and navigable online presence.
• Robust Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to articulate our mission's messages clearly and persuasively.
• Efficient Multitasking: Strong organizational and time-management skills, capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously while focusing on overarching goals.

Application Process

If you are driven to leverage social media for meaningful change, eager to learn, and ready to infuse your creativity into our dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. This role provides a significant platform for growth and the chance to make a substantial impact on our nonprofit's mission and online presence during your internship or volunteer term. Please consult with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to ensure this position satisfies academic credit criteria. Join us and contribute to shaping the future through education and advocacy for children.

Check with your school's Internship Coordinator BEFORE accepting the hiring offer to determine if this position satisfies the criteria for receiving academic credit if that is your intention. If not, we look forward to your internship/Volunteer with our nonprofit.

Join our mission and discover why ALSAC is one of the most trusted nonprofit brands in the industry. 

ALSAC’s Internship Program offers an immersive experience where interns dive into our culture, contribute to organizational goals through meaningful projects, and build relationships with team members and senior leadership. Over the course of 10 weeks, interns are paired with a day-to-day manager and given significant assignments, gaining a true understanding of what it means to be part of ALSAC/St. Jude. Recognized as one of the top 100 internship programs in the U.S. in 2022 by WayUp and Yello, our program is designed to be impactful and enriching. 

Program Highlights

Exclusive Chats with the CEO

Hands-On Assignments

ALSAC Summer Intern Innovation Project: Throughout the internship, interns will connect with innovators across ALSAC, learning the art of Design Thinking. Working in teams, they will engage in creative sessions and prepare to present their projects to ALSAC’s CEO and Executive Leadership Team.

Program Details

Start Date: June 2, 2025 

End Date: August 8, 2025 

Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday-Friday) 

Pay Rate: $16.20/hour

Work Location:  5501 N. Cumberland Ave. Suite 101 Chicago, IL 60656

Application Process 

Submit your application and, if you meet the requirements, you will receive an email to complete a virtual video interview via HireVue. Your submission will be reviewed, and if selected to move forward, you will be contacted for a Zoom interview with the hiring manager. Final candidates will be chosen by April 1, 2025. For more information, visit stjude.org/alsacintern or contact intern@alsac.stjude.org. 

Requirements 

A passion for our mission!

Must be undergraduate, graduate, or graduation as of Spring 2025.  

Comfortable with Zoom and Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Active participation in the Summer Intern Innovation Project through cross-functional collaboration.

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Specific Internship Description and Preferred Skills: 

Our experiential team creates and delivers shared experiences designed to acquire and cultivate donors across Northern Illinois and Wisconsin. This role, located in our Chicago office, focuses on supporting programs and events that fund the mission of St. Jude including golf tournaments, gala events and walk/run events.   

Responsibilities include: 

Provide pre-event support for St. Jude Chicago Golf Classic, St. Jude Dream Chicago, and St. Jude Walk/Run Chicago.  This will include auction and raffle support, restaurant partner management, volunteer management and communication/PR support.   

Assist with event execution and post-event wrap-up.  This will include on-site attendance, event data reconciliation, auction package fulfillment, thank you correspondence, etc. Onsite event attendance includes following events: St. Jude Celebrates – A Legacy of Equity (Saturday, June 21, 2025). 

Help with stewardship and cultivation efforts for partners throughout Northern Illinois/Wisconsin area – including collegiate, corporate, and individual donors.

Provide support for expanding multicultural engagement across the Chicago market, including potential event support, partnership prospecting, and community outreach.

Majors preferred: Communications, public relations, marketing, business management

Skills preferred: Advanced skills in Microsoft Office suite; Strong interpersonal communications skills

Resilience, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that is dedicated to improving the mental health of students, as well as reducing mass shootings, suicide, and depression. Resilience, Inc also works to combat declining test scores, low student engagement, and a slew of other social issues. 

Our organization focuses on offering Social Emotional Learning tools to enable K-12 schools to teach emotional intelligence through five core topics; self-awareness, self-control, social awareness, relationship management, goal setting, and effective decision-making. Resilience, Inc. also provides tools for acquiring and maintaining inspiration, hope, and overall well-being. 

Our mission is to teach SEL at every school in the country. It is a tough challenge, but we know “No Challenge, No Change.” If you are also concerned about children’s mental health and social being, join us! Become a member of Resilience, Inc, and help change the way schools approach mental health.

Resilience offers unpaid internship programs that require at least a 4 month commitment with a minimum of 5 hours per week. There are flexible start and end dates with the option to continue after meeting the minimum requirement

Although this is an unpaid internship, there is the opportunity to earn school credit. Some educational institutions require prior approval before the start of an internship. It is the responsibility of the student to check with their institution to be sure they meet any requirements before they accept a position.

Position Overview: We are seeking a skilled Unity Developer with a passion for virtual reality development, specifically using the Quest 2 headset. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in programming, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to learning and improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement immersive virtual reality experiences using Unity.
• Collaborate with team members in weekly remote meetings to discuss project progress and challenges.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while maintaining consistent communication with the team.
• Apply programming fundamentals to design and troubleshoot VR applications.
• Contribute to team brainstorming sessions, offering innovative ideas and solutions.

Qualifications:

• Proficiency in C# and Unity development.
• Strong understanding of programming fundamentals and practical experience in software development.
• Interest in and basic understanding of development practices.
• Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative team member.
• Reliable, punctual, and detail-oriented with a strong commitment to quality.
• Eagerness to learn and improve critical skills, with an open mindset for feedback and problem-solving.
• Flexible availability of a minimum of 5-10 hours per week, with adjustments during exam weeks as needed.

If you are excited about the possibilities of virtual reality and want to be part of a dynamic team, we encourage you to apply!

Intern Position: Graphic Design Intern

Company Overview:
The Center for Societal Aspiration (CSA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting vulnerable populations, including those affected by homelessness, addiction, and poverty. Through our innovative platform, HumanoMaximus.Org, we connect individuals with vital community resources, using AI-driven technology to provide personalized recommendations and solutions that bridge gaps in access to care.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Graphic Design Intern to join our marketing and communications team. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in graphic design, content creation, and visual communications within a nonprofit setting. The Graphic Design Intern will be responsible for creating compelling visuals to support CSA’s fundraising campaigns, marketing materials, and community outreach efforts.

Key Responsibilities:

Graphic Design and Content Creation:
Design graphics for a variety of marketing materials, including digital ads, social media posts, newsletters, brochures, and event materials to promote CSA’s programs and initiatives.

Branding and Visual Identity:
Ensure that all design work aligns with CSA’s brand guidelines, helping to maintain a consistent visual identity across all platforms and communications.

Social Media Graphics:
Create visually engaging graphics for CSA’s social media accounts to increase engagement and awareness about our programs and events.

Collaborative Projects:
Work closely with the marketing team, fundraising team, and other departments to develop creative assets for campaigns, fundraising appeals, and special projects.

Content Layout and Design:
Assist in the layout and design of reports, presentations, and promotional materials to communicate CSA’s impact and program updates.

Creativity and Innovation:
Stay up to date with design trends, bringing fresh and innovative ideas to CSA’s visual communications and helping to make our messaging stand out in the nonprofit sector.

Feedback and Revisions:
Incorporate feedback from team members and stakeholders to refine designs and ensure they meet project objectives and goals.

Qualifications:

Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Graphic Design, Visual Communications, Media Arts, or a related field.

Proficiency in design software such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign) and/or similar design tools.

Strong portfolio showcasing design work, including examples of digital and print graphics (projects from coursework or personal work are acceptable).

Understanding of typography, color theory, and design principles.

Strong attention to detail and an ability to produce high-quality work under tight deadlines.

Good communication and collaboration skills with the ability to receive and act on feedback.

Passion for nonprofit work and a commitment to supporting CSA’s mission of empowering vulnerable populations.

Location: Remote
Role Type: Internship (Part-time)
Time Commitment: Approximately 8 hours per week, flexible schedule.

Job description

Be an integral part of a very exciting and fast-paced team.  Fireworks Sports Marketing manages Olympic talent and runs a nation-wide skating program (hockey/figure skating).  Interns will be involved in marketing, programming, outreach, social media and business development.  The business is based in the NY/NJ area but we run programming and have clients across the United States.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in management and marketing of nationwide sports programming focusing on hockey and figure skating
• Internet Marketing and Research
• Project management
• Event management - private and corporate events
• Talent management for existing athlete clients
• Research potential sponsors for Olympic clients
• Manage social media of athletes and research competitors
• Research potential sponsors for our upcoming large-scale event
• Coordinate various elements within event production Including solidifying Olympic skaters… Travel plans… Sanctioning… Contracts
• Dealing with venues, agents, athletes and coaches
• Creating social media content to post on all platforms

Requirements:

• Ability to start in October 2024
• Currently enrolled in a 4-year college undergraduate program or Masters
• Ability to multi-task while staying organized
• Availability to work on the weekend
• Excitement to be a very integral part of a small but powerful team
• Desire to succeed and pursue dream of marketing, PR, or event related career
• Knowledge of using Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter
• Effective communication skills and work ethic

Job Types: Part-time, Internship

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule